JFHMS

"All Our Best....All the Time"

** Please call the school at 896-8961 if your child is going to be late or absent**

The school guidance counselor is an essential part of a school. Our goal is to help students succeed socially, academically, personally, and physically. The counselors show concern for every students' needs. The support of the teachers, parents and the community all are a part of helping our students succeed in life.

Our counselors at J. Frank Hillyard Middle School:

Sandy King, counselor

Garold Shull, counselor

Cindy Spitzer, counseling secretary

Enrollment Information- Documents needed and enrollment process outlined

Rising 6th Graders PowerPoint- Download a powerpoint to help rising 5th graders prepare and understand Middle School

Teaching Guides for Middle School- Download lessons & worksheets for middle school topics

Guidance Resources -Excellent guidance powerpoints, resources, and activities for students

Tip of the Day - Daily tips for students and parents on how to be successful in life

Parents of Middle School Students-Helpful Hints for Working with Middle-Schoolers and Transition Tips

Character Counts- a website outlining the traits of the 6 pillars of Character Counts

Character Counts Webquest- Learn about the 6 pillars through websites

Animated Character Counts Explanations-Explore character traits through animations on the web

Career Game - This game helps you understand yourself and what careers you might be interested in

Virginia Career View - Start researching careers in Virginia. The website provides information on education, location, and income for any career.

Personality & Career Tests & Resources - Figure out your personality type and career that interests you the most

High School Credits Graduation Credits PowerPoint- Download a PowerPoint for 8th graders to understand credits and how they apply to a High School diploma.

Project Graduation - The Virginia Department of Education website with information on Virginia High School Diplomas.